Osho Zen Tarot

Osho Zen Tarot

by Osho (the Zen Manifesto)

Illustrations by Ma Deva Padma

Published by St. Martin's Press

Copyright 1994 by Osho International Foundation

ISBN 0-312-11733-7

When I opened this deck, I could not contain the "oohs" and "ahs". This is a stunning deck. Despite the name, I wouldn't call this a tarot deck. It is a new system of something, but not tarot in my opinion. There are 79 cards, comprised of 4 suits and the majors. Court cards are indistinguishable from the rest of the deck. Other than the Fool and the Lovers, all names and meanings have been completely changed. Even the meaning of the fool has been changed. Despite all that, this is probably one of my all-time favorite decks. The artwork is tremendous, and the cards titles and descriptions are moving. The deck simply rings true for me and makes an excellent meditation deck.

The cards measure about 3 by 4.5 inches and are a little large for me to handle effortlessly. They are not impossible, though. The stock is perfect for my tastes. I have noticed some wearing on the back of the deck, but not on the front of the cards.

I recommend this deck for EVERYONE, although not as a primary tarot deck. This deck is wonderful for meditation and self-awareness work, which can always help any tarot reader (or anyone for that matter). Collectors will find it a must!